Type matchups
Damage Cubchoo takes from each attacking type.
As an Ice type, Cubchoo has 4 weaknesses, 1 resistance and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 20 other Pokémon share the Ice typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 40
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 305
Cubchoo has a base stat total of 305, higher than 15% of Pokémon. Its Attack (70) and Sp. Atk (60) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 55 HP, 40 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is frail.
Cubchoo can have the abilities Snow Cloak, Slush Rush and Rattled.
How to beat Cubchoo
Cubchoo takes 2× damage from Fighting, Rock, Steel and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Ice moves. Volcanion hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Ice moves. Zen Galarian Darmanitan hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Ice moves.
Evolution
Cubchoo is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Cubchoo → Beartic) and evolves into Beartic.
Best counters to Cubchoo
Other Ice Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Cubchoo weak to?
As an Ice type, Cubchoo takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Rock, Steel and Fire moves.
What is Cubchoo resistant to?
Cubchoo resists Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Cubchoo?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Volcanion and Zen Galarian Darmanitan, which hit Cubchoo with super-effective attacks.